Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fetal Medicine sonographer to join our team. We have permanent posts ( hours total) available, which could be split between two candidates. We also have one temporary 50% part time post ( hours) available, this contract will run until December 2026. Please specify on your application whether you wish to be considered for the permanent or temporary positions, or both.
The Fetal Medicine Unit (FMU) at St Thomas' Hospital is a tertiary referral centre. The post holder will be expected to work as an independent sonographer by performing ultrasound scans to a high standard, formulate a report and communicate the results to women. The FMU runs a first trimester screening service through a One Stop Clinic for Assessment of Risk (OSCAR) model. Sonographers undertake first and second trimester screening and specialised anomaly and growth scans for high risk pregnancies. We work in partnership with the fetal medicine consultants and specialist fetal medicine and screening midwives.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will provide support to women going through the Fetal Medicine Unit and will work closely with the specialist midwives and the multidisciplinary team. The postholder will need an in depth understanding of the Fetal Medicine Unit. The postholder will have a pivotal role in the delivery of the first trimester screening programme. The sonographer will have responsibility for giving high and low risk results to women and partners.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
Women’s services:
As the only NHS Trust in London with women’s and specialist children’s services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children.
Our directorate provides high quality care to patients across South East London, as well as delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients, and deliver 6,400 NHS births and 350 private births a year.
We have one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, which includes our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside our clinical services, we are integrated with colleagues at Kings College London, delivering a significant programme of research and development.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. The post holder will be expected to work as an independent sonographer by performing ultrasound scans to a high standard, formulate a report and communicate the results to women.
2. To perform obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations according to department policy and guidelines.
3. The post holder will rotate through Maternity Assessment Unit and other women’s specialist units as required.
4. The post holder will be expected to participate with multi-disciplinary team meetings and to develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
5. To work as part of a team providing a high, quality ultrasound service within the maternity service.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Person specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. PG Cert/Dip Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
7. HCPC/NMC registration or equivalent
Desirable criteria
8. MSc in Medical ultrasound
9. FMF Nuchal accreditation
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Post qualification experience in obstetric, early pregnancy and gynaecological ultrasound
11. Recent NHS experience
12. Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant field
Desirable criteria
13. Evidence of postgraduate study
Skills
Essential criteria
14. Computer literate
15. Good interpersonal skills
16. Ability to work under physical & emotional pressure
17. Ability to teach others new skills
18. Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound and interpretation of complex information
19. Ability to use initiative
20. Evidence of organisational ability
Desirable criteria
21. Supervisory experience
22. Demonstrate experience of audit
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
23. Evidence of ability to demonstrate empathy
24. Effective English communication skills (verbal and written)
25. Flexible
26. Motivated
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.